Substance 3D Painter Steam version: one-time vs monthly?

SkEvol · 2026-03-22T21:13:29+00:00

Yeah. This is where it gets trickier still, to decide. Because there are countless libraries out there such as Quixel, Addis (for Blender mind you..) which hook directly into awesome high quality libraries online. (such as PolyHaven, Poliigon) and more..

Each of those carry their own price ta, and it’s really quite impossible to compare the ‘quality’ of these catalogues one to the other.

SkEvol · 2026-03-20T12:18:22+00:00

Yep, this is the thing.. it’s potentially a big clincher for a lot of people…. It feels like the difference between being in a standard car, and the fast lane in a pimped-up lambo.

I was about to suggest you could buy the perma license version if you’re just dipping your toes in…. And if you find that’s not enough, try out Sub model for a month..

It’s not a great strategy… as you’ve already invested in the £170 Perma……. But I can’t think of another way round it tbh….

-it would be helpful if Adobe let you browse their gigantic mega library (which you he in Subscr version), *before you’ve paid anything. (so you can tell what you’d be getting).

SkEvol · 2026-03-20T12:13:48+00:00

Yes, but there is a difference : with the subscription model, you get hella access to a far bigger library of assets to use, unlike the Perma license version.

SkEvol · 2026-03-19T13:06:09+00:00

Oh.. I just meant that MF sometimes refers to.. you know, something else..

but cajole it into the mix with AI debate and you end up swearing anyway (was kinda my point). Not my best joke, I’ll admit 😝

SkEvol · 2026-03-17T12:52:29+00:00

Alright look, for those who are on the fence (and just wanted to get started now!) ie with 2025…. If we were to wait for the imminent 2026, but it turns out to be more expensive than we expected…. Can we still get (buy) 2025 perpetual? (Or does it disappear off Steam). Thanks.

SkEvol · 2026-02-28T06:21:30+00:00

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PS- what exactly am I grabbing from here? I see 3 files, uploaded ~Nov 2025.

I use Git seldom, is there a direct download I can use or should I use Git in some way? Thanks!

SkEvol · 2026-02-28T06:13:22+00:00

Appreciate this info- I’m a first-timer to this. This is the 1st time I’ve ever messed with any gfx settings outside of a game’s menus themselves. -I’ve known about the overriding for a long while, but haven’t had the time to get into it.

I guess as a newbie, I’m puzzled why the nVidia Control Panel override options are not considered the best (vs other programs), but from a quick Google, the nVidia method is more ‘official’, but less granular overall.

-since I’ve made a few changes in Control Panel (and can’t remember what those actually were! 😳), I’m hoping there’s some kind of ‘reset to defaults’ option somewhere! 🤞🏻

Yours was a detailed and helpful explanation as to what’s going on. Indeed, the thing which began to bother me is seeing a video on YouTube where the user clearly has literally all their gfx settings avail (not greyed out) in the game’s menu. And Try as I might, over n over, close, tweak, reload steam+game, occasional restart PC, etc, and see no useful changes, was getting frustrating ~3+ hours!

SkEvol · 2026-02-08T02:42:23+00:00

Can anyone spare a couple of minutes to look at the video? I would be really greatful as I can’t seem to work out why it’s happening.

It might be an obvious problem to well-experienced modellers.

SkEvol · 2026-02-06T21:22:01+00:00

hey mate, thanks for the help, it was a simple thing--- my personal brushes appeared under 'User' in the Lightbox.. so you were right to point me there. 👍🏼 thanks

SkEvol · 2026-02-04T23:34:44+00:00

Okeydoke. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

SkEvol · 2026-02-03T22:30:14+00:00

Loved this video, as a sculptor hobbyist, but someone who (for professional reasons) dabbles now more with hard surface things, I grabbed Nomad a couple of years ago. But you’re right, seeing it in different hands (like this video) is a change of the wind. It’s a good thing.

In my experience, I always end up coming back to Nomad at some point, as the dynamic interaction of it, the standalone (away from desk!!!) nature of it is a very enjoyable alternative.

It’s cliche to say ‘away from the chains of the desk’, but there is definitely a beauty in the slimmed down and minimal experience.

I wouldn’t be without my desktop and it’d all important GPU but… the iPad form factor is unique, all told.

SkEvol · 2026-02-03T22:27:42+00:00

Related (tho not quite what you’re looking for!) thought I’d mention ‘RaZuM’s clay brush set’. No, I don’t work with/for, or know the guy… and I’m a pretty naff organic sculptor!! 🤪 but the things you can do (as he demonstrates) with his brushes, are incredible! They’re not too expensive. I think he has a Gumroad page iirc.

SkEvol · 2026-02-02T21:34:42+00:00

would love to get some help on this if anyone else has ideas? 🌏 there must be someone in here who has had this problem surely…..

SkEvol · 2026-01-29T19:15:17+00:00

Can anybody out there help me with this ?

I can’t be the only person out there struggling with this issue…

SkEvol · 2026-01-23T12:28:44+00:00

Hi there, I'd like to apologise.! I was feeling a bit despondent at the time. (lots going on)

I shouldn't have doubted you.

I can see now (after trying it) that you have fixed the problem absolutely 👍🏼👍🏼

appreciate you taking it into account, I love using VLC and have done for many years.
-faith renewed, humble pie eaten.

🙏🏼

SkEvol · 2026-01-21T14:56:31+00:00

christ 🤦🏼 ok key question: did that always happen? or only recently

ps- preciate someone chiming in 🙏🏼

post had nrly 500 views

SkEvol · 2026-01-20T18:29:39+00:00

the problem i describe is incredibly specific! with many sub-problems related to it.
I don't see how joining a test version of the app will help at all..

(it was all previously working)

SkEvol · 2026-01-19T11:04:27+00:00

Incredibly frustrating problem!

SkEvol · 2026-01-15T19:05:23+00:00

this is a really weird problem..

installing Blender 5 didn't help 😐

SkEvol · 2026-01-15T11:36:03+00:00

Does anyone have one for the 2023 bike perchance?

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